Snaffle or double bridle? Some riders make it a big debate… but the truth is: It’s not just about what’s in your horse’s mouth, it’s about how you handle it. Even the best bit in the world won’t fix connection or balance. What matters most is that your horse moves from back to front, with energy, trust, and relaxation. The bit should simply be a tool that receives that connection, not creates it. Of course, the bit must always fit your horse correctly and be comfortable. But in the end, it’s not

When a horse goes against the hand, the problem is rarely in the reins.🤔 Resistance in the contact usually means the body isn’t through yet. The back isn’t swinging, the energy from behind can’t travel forward, and the horse has nowhere to go but against your hand. Trying to fix this by holding more, shortening the reins, or “setting” the frame only creates more tension. Instead, think body first: • Ride forward into the bridle • Create activity behind • Allow the neck to open so the horse can